Joint Replacement

If you and your physician decide joint replacement is the best option for you, choose SOMC for complete orthopedic surgical care.

Over time, the cartilage (cushioning) in your joints breaks down, causing painful osteoarthritis. Cartilage doesn’t grow back, so your best option for long-term relief may be joint replacement surgery. This common procedure exchanges your worn-out knee, hip or shoulder with an implant that feels natural.

In most cases, you only need to spend one night in the hospital and will sometimes go home the same day as surgery.

Arthroscopic Surgery

SOMC orthopedic surgeons can sometimes use a minimally invasivce surgical approach - arthroscopy. Arthroscopy allows the surgeon to make one or more small incisions instead of one large incision. The surgeon then uses a miniature camera to guide the surgical tools to repair your condition. This type of procedure allows for qucker recovery and less pain.